Debate Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Debate lesson 16: Part 2 test: formal debate · Set 803 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Know the rules of the room): Find the topic of the question: motion, roles, order, timing, POI, judging, phrases or speech structure. Use that lesson’s tip — two sides; take turns, proposition first; speakers × minutes + breaks; short and polite; content, style, strategy; disagree with respect; PEEL. For number questions, write the calculation before you answer.

1. 1.Which of these is a good POI habit? (a) making a long speech (b) offering in minute one (c) offering nonstop (d) saying “On that point”
2. 2.🕒 Why does a debate have a timekeeper? (a) to ask questions (b) to choose motions (c) to judge content (d) to keep speeches fair
3. 3.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “Let me begin by defining the motion.” (a) gives evidence (b) opens a speech (c) rebuts a point (d) closes a speech
4. 4.📝 What are the three main judging areas? (a) content, style, strategy (b) dress, height, luck (c) speed, size, shouting (d) jokes, length, volume
5. 5.💬 What does this line do in a debate speech? “The other side says it is unsafe; in fact, it is safe with a teacher present.” (a) closes a speech (b) rebuts a point (c) opens a speech (d) gives evidence
6. 6.🕒 How should you prepare a timed speech? (a) write it at the venue (b) skip the ending (c) guess on the day (d) time it in practice
7. 7.📜 Which words often begin a debate motion? (a) “This House…” (b) “Dear diary…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Breaking news…”
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
9. 9.True or false: “This House believes 2 + 2 = 4.” is not debatable — it is a plain fact. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎤 A debate has 4 speakers on each side. The sides take turns and the proposition starts. In which position does the second proposition speaker speak?
11. 11.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
12. 12.✋ A speech is 4 minutes long. The first minute and the last minute are protected (no points of information). For how many minutes can points of information be offered?
13. 13.✋ What does POI stand for? (a) piece of idea (b) point of interest (c) point of information (d) pause of input
14. 14.⚖️ Which side defines the key words? (a) the opposition (b) the proposition
15. 15.🎤 In our 3-a-side format, whose job is this: saying which teammate will cover which point? (a) the second speaker (b) the first speaker (c) the third speaker
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) good use of time (b) answering opponents (c) eye contact (d) a clear team plan
17. 17.💬 Polite or impolite? “That is the silliest idea ever.” (a) polite (b) impolite
18. 18.🎤 In a 3-a-side debate, who speaks first: the 3rd opposition speaker or the 3rd proposition speaker? (a) 3rd opposition speaker (b) 3rd proposition speaker
19. 19.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 8 speakers speaks for 120 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
20. 20.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
22. 22.🕒 Each speaker in a debate has 2 minutes, and there are no breaks. How many minutes after the start does the second speaker begin?
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) is against the motion (b) is for the motion (c) may test the definition (d) says “I beg to oppose”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to be accepted (b) asking a short question (c) mocking the speaker (d) standing up to offer
25. 25.📝 Marks: content (out of 40), style (out of 40), strategy (out of 20). A speaker got 33 for content, 25 for style and 75 in all. How many marks for strategy?
26. 26.True or false: “good use of time” is judged under strategy (how you plan). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
28. 28.💬 Polite or impolite? “Only a fool would believe that.” (a) polite (b) impolite
29. 29.🎤 Who rings a bell when time is nearly up? (a) a speaker (b) the chairperson (c) the audience (d) the timekeeper
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) correct facts (b) good use of time (c) a clear team plan (d) linking with teammates
31. 31.True or false: “confident posture” is judged under style (how you say it). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: giving the team line in one sentence is a job of the first speaker. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is judged under strategy (how you plan)? (a) good pace and pauses (b) relevant examples (c) strong evidence (d) linking with teammates
34. 34.📝 Under which judging area is “answering opponents” marked? (a) strategy (b) content (c) style
35. 35.🕒 In a junior debate, each of 6 speakers speaks for 30 seconds. How many minutes is that in all?
36. 36.💬 How do you address the other team politely? (a) “you lot” (b) “those people” (c) “hey, you there” (d) “my worthy opponents”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) confident posture (b) a clear, steady voice (c) eye contact (d) strong evidence
38. 38.Which of these is a poor POI habit? (a) keeping it to 15 seconds (b) making a long speech (c) offering in mid-speech (d) standing up to offer
39. 39.True or false: carrying on the case the first speaker set up is a job of the second speaker. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary

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